Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cargo TK | FRA → IST | 1,837 km | 2h 46m | 2h 46m |
| MNG Airlines MB | FRA → IST | 1,837 km | 2h 46m | 2h 46m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | FRA → IST | 1,837 km | 2h 46m | 2h 46m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | FRA → VIE → IST | 1,844 km | 3h 22m | 11h 22m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | FRA → LEJ → IST | 1,990 km | 3h 32m | 11h 32m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | FRA → ZRH → IST | 2,025 km | 3h 35m | 11h 35m |
| Cargolux CV | FRA → LUX → IST | 2,150 km | 3h 44m | 11h 44m |
| KLM Cargo KL | FRA → AMS → IST | 2,549 km | 4h 12m | 12h 12m |
| Air France Cargo AF | FRA → CDG → IST | 2,660 km | 4h 20m | 12h 20m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from FRA to IST?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 2h 46m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from FRA to IST?
Turkish Cargo, MNG Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Austrian Cargo, DHL Aviation (EAT), Swiss WorldCargo and 3 more in our registry. 3 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.